Salary:
£65,000 - 120,000
Reference Number:
AC/147947
Location: Glasgow | PQE: 5+ Years | Practice Area: Private Client | Working Pattern: Hybrid/Flexible | Position Type: Permanent
BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a highly respected Scottish law firm as it seeks to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its successful team in Glasgow. This is a standout opportunity for a senior lawyer ready to step into a more strategic role with a clear path to progression, including partnership for the right individual.
The Firm
· Highly regarded full-service firm with a long-standing private client practice
· Strong internal culture built on collaboration, trust, and progression
· A commitment to developing senior talent and offering leadership opportunities
· Flexible, forward-thinking, and commercially astute
· Excellent reputation for client care and technical expertise
The Role
This role offers a dynamic mix of high-quality private client work, leadership potential, and the chance to play a key part in the ongoing development of the practice.
· Managing a broad caseload of high-value private client work, including:
o Wills, trusts, and tax planning
o Estate administration and succession planning
o Powers of attorney and guardianships
· Acting for a wide range of clients including HNW individuals, business owners, and families
· Taking a proactive role in business development and client relationship management
· Mentoring junior colleagues and supporting team development
· Potential to develop a specialism or expand into areas like cross-border estates or complex tax structuring
· Strategic input into team direction and growth
What's on Offer
· Highly competitive salary tailored to seniority and experience
· Transparent career progression pathway, including partnership consideration
· Generous benefits and discretionary bonus scheme
· A mature and flexible hybrid working model
· Access to market-leading work and loyal client relationships
· Supportive, collaborative team environment with partner-level mentorship
About You
You'll be an experienced and commercially aware private client solicitor ready to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking and supportive environment.
· 5+ years PQE in private client work, ideally with experience in HNW and complex matters
· Excellent technical skills in wills, trusts, executries, tax planning, and POAs
· Confidence managing your own clients and caseload with minimal supervision
· Demonstrated experience or appetite for supervising and mentoring junior colleagues
· Strong interest in business development and building long-term client relationships
· A proactive, collaborative, and growth-focused mindset
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for greater autonomy, career progression, and a high-quality workload, this could be the ideal next step.
Apply today with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role.
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